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Joe Cycles America: September 2012
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012. RTW addendum - Day 25 - Oceanside to Encinitas, CA. 462 miles, 1083 feet of climb (final totals 1502.77 miles, 78508 feet of climb). Final dinner at Mimi's Cafe with Susan and Mark Weisbarth, Mark Koltz, Gary and Jeff. Tuesday afternoon we had lunch at In and Out Burger, drove to Oceanside Beach, and then I played "fetch" with Chase and Rex in Scott's backyard. Good dog Chase on the left. Bad dog Rex on the right. With Scott on the San Luis Rey River Trail to Oceanside Beach.
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Jeff's Cycling Adventures: Day 3 - Dordrecht to Antwerp
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This blog follows the cycling adventures that Jeff Douglas pursues. Sunday, July 14, 2013. Day 3 - Dordrecht to Antwerp. The night before, we had a tour of Dordrecht, with its canals and buildings. It is a pretty town, as usual, with its many old buildings. Tom, our guide, gave us one of his many “true” stories about the history of the buildings. In this case we were standing outside of this restaurant that used to be part of a monastery. Statue of Longa Wappa. Aila along the Oysterdam. Once we were all ...
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Jeff's Cycling Adventures: July 2013
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This blog follows the cycling adventures that Jeff Douglas pursues. Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Day 7 - Brugge to the sea coast and back to Brugge. Statue of Lange Wapper in Antwerp. We made our way towards Damme (pronounced Dam-may). In the town has its usual town square, canal and church. This church was different however. Some parts of the structure were structurally in trouble and there were some interesting statues on the grounds, including a modern piece with 3 heads all merged into 1 statue. The eveni...
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Joe Cycles America: July 2014
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Friday, July 18, 2014. GAP - Connellsville to Pittsburgh, PA. Our final day on the GAP. Not very many scenic views but it was still a nice ride through small town America for the first 50 of today's 62 miles. We rode right through Whitsett, Van Meter, Buddtown, West Newton, Buena Vista, and Boston, PA. At the West Newton depot. One of the many small towns we rode through today. Pittsburgh from the Hot Metal Bridge. The finish at Point State Park. End of the GAP at the Three Rivers Confluence. Great Alleg...
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Jeff's Cycling Adventures: Day 7 - Brugge to the sea coast and back to Brugge
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This blog follows the cycling adventures that Jeff Douglas pursues. Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Day 7 - Brugge to the sea coast and back to Brugge. Statue of Lange Wapper in Antwerp. We made our way towards Damme (pronounced Dam-may). In the town has its usual town square, canal and church. This church was different however. Some parts of the structure were structurally in trouble and there were some interesting statues on the grounds, including a modern piece with 3 heads all merged into 1 statue. The eveni...
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Mark and Susan Ride the West: Dear Susan
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Mark and Susan Ride the West. Monday, September 24, 2012. Monday Sept 24, 2012 Marina del Rey to Costa Mesa. I just want you to know I didn't write this letter. Mark said somehow he got this by email and he forwarded it to me. This is the end of this adventure. What's next? I don't know but I'm hooked. It’s Daddy here. Surprised to hear from me? Before we get to your cycling trip, I just want to tell you how proud I am of you. After I left, you and your brother Allan built some business! But feel it, you...
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Jeff's Cycling Adventures: Day 2 - Vianen to Dordrecht
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This blog follows the cycling adventures that Jeff Douglas pursues. Monday, July 8, 2013. Day 2 - Vianen to Dordrecht. Today we rode from Vianen to Schoonhoven and finally ending up in Kinderdijk. The ride was 32.1 miles long and the scenery was beautiful. The houses are all very well kept. Picture taking possibilities are every few hundred yards. I have become very adept at taking a photo while riding the bike. Many waterways along the ride. Mother stork with some baby storks. Endless supply of windmills.
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Jeff's Cycling Adventures: Amsterdam to Bruges - Days before trip start
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This blog follows the cycling adventures that Jeff Douglas pursues. Friday, July 5, 2013. Amsterdam to Bruges - Days before trip start. Buzz’s 6 yellow legs were spread out, clinging on. We increased the speed to 45 MPH as we started to approach the entrance to the highway. His body quivered and his wings flapped uncontrollably, but he still held on. This is amazing! His body lowered and legs spread out at what looked like the maximum angle. What will it take for him to give up? As we approached the high...
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Jeff's Cycling Adventures: Day 1 - Amsterdam to Vianen
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This blog follows the cycling adventures that Jeff Douglas pursues. Saturday, July 6, 2013. Day 1 - Amsterdam to Vianen. One of many windmills that we will see. There are plenty of drawbridges too. The canals are green with plants and algae. Cars and bikes share some of the paths. Tomorrow, we will be riding 31 miles. I know Aila is a bit nervous about this, as the most she has done in a day is 20. We have all day to see the sights and make the ride, and I fully expect that she will be successful.
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Joe Cycles America: The Blue Ridge Parkway
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Thursday, July 10, 2014. The Blue Ridge Parkway. A short ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway today on the way to Maryland for a ride on the C&O Canal path and Great Allegheny Passage with Mark W., Mark K., Jeff, and Gary. It was a beautiful day for a ride. No humidity with slightly overcast skies. Also a good time to make sure the hybrid bike was in order. Tightening of a loose spoke and a drop of oil where I had a squeak, and it should be ready to go on Saturday. Southbound at Mile 4. The Blue Ridge Parkway.
